JORD Project

JORD (Joint Operational Reference Data) is a joint initiative of PCA & FIATECH

The JORD Project aims to " ... to create a stable, scalable and commercially-viable operation of the ISO15926 reference data system and associated services." PCA and FIATECH members and non-members - anyone who recognizes that their adoption of ISO15926 depends on shared reference data - are invited to support this joint initiative to enhance operational reference data services.

For a description of the front-end planning Phase-F, refer to the original 2009 announcement and mid-term-report.

Phase F (front-end & planning) was completed during February to August 2010. Phase F funding was provided equally by PCA Members subscriptions generally and by contributions from specific FIATECH members - Aspentech, AVEVA, Bechtel, Bentley Systems, CCC, CH2M HILL, The Dow Chemical Company, Fluor, Intergraph and The Shaw Group. During Phase F, the project steering committee comprised Nils Sandsmark (PCA General Manager), Ray Topping (FIATECH Director), Robin Benjamins (Bechtel & PCA Board), Frank Matthewson (Bechtel & FIATECH Board), Jann Slettebak (Aker Solutions & PCA Board), Andy Mcbrien (Aspentech & FIATECH Member). Project Manager was Ian Glendinning (DNV & Glenco-IS, PCA & FIATECH Member)

2010 deliverables from Phase F include the JORD Prospectus and JORD Business Definition for the execution phase in 2011. For the invitation for funding of JORD project execution refer to the on-line copy of the invitation and prospectus. Any comments or proposals for improving the plan for the project and the subsequent operation are gratefully received.